Discusses "picture framing"--when roof shingles appear to bulge at the joints of insulated roofing panels. Explains how lack of ventilation contributes to the problem and offers some solutions. (EV)

Describes a model integrated pest management (IPM) program for schools used in Monroe County, Indiana. Addresses how to implement an IPM program, specific school problem areas, specific pest problems and solutions, and common questions. (EV)

Discusses the hazards of the trend toward accumulated deferred maintenance in higher education and offers advice on tying facilities needs and issues to the core strategies and goals of the institution. (EV)

Discusses the benefits in terms of moisture and therefore mold resistance of using masonry products for a building's envelope. Also describes maintenance steps to help combat moisture problems. (EV)

Reviews labor-saving innovations and processes in restroom cleaning, including cleaning kits, vapor cleaning technology, and pressure washer/squeegee/vacuuming systems. Also includes a sidebar on choosing better mop equipment. (EV)

Reviews the facility stewardship of each of the seven state universities belonging to the University System of Maine. Focus is on successful and often creative facility management when confronted with limited budgets. (GR)

Discusses maintenance scheduling in schools that are being used year-round for various purposes. Rethinking maintenance work beyond the traditional summer vacation is described as are school district budgeting for year-round maintenance scheduling and the need for cooperative planning. (GR)

Discusses one architect's success in college campus forest management through use of a pragmatic and cost-effective maintenance strategy. (GR)

Shows how properly planned campus landscapes can generate long- term savings and help create rich natural settings. How important good landscaping is to a college campus's image is reviewed. (GR)

Discusses how the Offices of Residence Life and Facility Services at Northern Arizona University joined forces to provide a faster response to maintenance needs. Hints for adopting a similar program are offered. (GR)

For the current study, institutions evaluated education and general (E&G) buildings on their campuses using an assessment format established in the original deferred maintenance study conducted in 1994. The joint study, "Deferred Maintenance, An Analysis of South Carolina's Facilities Portfolio," conducted by the Commission on Higher…

Two roofing systems currently available are silicone/urethane (a relatively new development) and built-up roofing systems that combine a variety of insulating materials. (Author)

Presents formulas, ideas, and comments about staffing requirements in the custodial program. (Author/MLF)

A four-day work week for maintenance workers in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Lakewood, Colorado, reduces absenteeism and increases productivity; a basic manual for physical plant directors is reviewed. (Author/MLF)

An automated electronic pump-siphon system solves the roof leaking problem at Baltimore County schools -- even in freezing weather. (Author)